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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Dec. 2, Rock Candy, classic rock, blues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke and DJ, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover.

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Dec. 1, Moonbow, folk, jam rock, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 2, Sqweazle, blues, rock, folk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays, trivia, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-11:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Dec. 2, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5; Dec. 8, Slaphappy Comedy with Dustin Wood, Jason Webb, Nick Makar, hosted by Nic Lanier, 9 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 p.m.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Dec. 8, Rock Steady, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sunday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Dec. 3, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Saturdays, yoga, 11 a.m.-noon, suggested $10-$15 donation.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 1, Slaphappy Comedy, hosted by Nic Lanier, 8:30-11 p.m.; Dec. 2, Leadbetter Band (formerly Jive Coulis), classic rock, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 3, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, funk, reggae, Latin, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 8, Costume Karakoe with DJ Finattik, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

TAQUERIA MEXICO, 137 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1255. Dec. 2, Ugly Sweater Christmas Party, with music by DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., for 21 and older only, $5.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 2, Dave Day, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Dec. 1, Dos Hermanos, folk, country, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Dec. 4, Yoga Sunday, 10:45 a.m., $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; Dec. 7, Jesse Kennemer, rock, blues guitar, 6-8 p.m., n o cover; Dec. 13, year in review trivia, 6 p.m., $3 per person.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Dec. 8, Comedy Night, with Dave Menacrelli and Eric Cole, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Saturdays, Jay Barley, folk, Americana, easy listening, 6-9 p.m; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Dec. 6, cornhole tournament fundraiser, 5:30 p.m, $40 per team, benefits Southern Oregon Aspire.; Dec. 7, Christmas movie trivia, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 9-10, Comedy Night, with Dave Menacrelli and Eric Cole,, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Mondays, karaoke, 5:30-9 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 1, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-9 p.m.: Dec. 2-3, Adam Gabriel & the Cavaliers, soul, blues, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 8, Rogue Suspects Family, rock, blues, funk, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 2, Ashland High School Orchestra Busking Fundraiser, 8 p.m., donation; Dec. 3, FiddlerQuest, kids' Celtic jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 3, Miss Darby Doll's Babes in Toyland, Christmas burlesque, 8:30 p.m., $15; Dec. 4, Hawaiian Celtic Luau, with hula flashmob, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 10, The Juniper Berries and Aurelian Blue, indie, p.m., $10; Thursdays, karaoke for all ages, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Joel Tefteller and Kenny The Wingman, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 2-3, Comedy Club, with opener Drake Nelson and headliner Tobe Hixx, 8-10 p.m., $15.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 2, Hog Wild, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec 7 Rogue Blues Society jam with Over the Moon, 6-9 p.m; Dec. 14, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Dec 21, Rogue Blues Society jam with Rogue Rage & Friends, , 6-9 p.m; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, $25 singles, $40 couples.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Dec. 5, The Blessing of the Beer, with St. Nick, Krampus costume contest, 6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 16, Stand-up Comedy, with Jerimiah Coughlin, for 18 and older, 6:30-8 p.m., no cover, $20 suggested donation.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Dec. 1, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Dec. 1, Turnout, Tarantula Trust Fund and The Kops, punk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 2, Art Beerzar, vendors and music by Jackie Tomato, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Dec. 1, The Fiddle Band, Irish, old-time, bluegrass, swing, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $20-$25 suggested donation; Dec. 3, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 10, Keith Little & Friends, jazz, 10:30-11:30 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Dec. 1, Zookraught, indie rock, punk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Dec. 2, Kolby Stancil, acoustic rock reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Dec. 3, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro, neo soul, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 8, Moonbow, folk, jam rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Dec. 4, open mic & jam, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 1, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 2, Troublehead, 9-11 p.m.; Dec. 3, Malinka World Music Collective, 8-10 p.m.; Dec. 6, Megan Diana, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 16, Ugly Sweater Party with Shania Twain Tribute, country, 9 p.m., $10.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Dec. 1, Jerry Joseph, with the Dimpker Brothers and Eric Leadbetter Band, rock, blues, 8-11 p.m., $20; Dec. 2, Dance for a Cause, with Bathtub Gin Serenaders, 6-10 p.m., $25. Dec. 2, Jerry Joseph and The Dimpker Brothers, rock, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $20; Dec. 8, Alice Dimicele, folk Americana, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 10, Smokey The Groove, funk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, jam session, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Dec. 2, Jack Hopfinger, acoustic variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 3, Gene Burnett, acoustic variety, 6-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Wednesdays, cornhole night, 6 p.m.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ with karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Dec. 7, Craig Martin, 6-8 p.m; Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Jan. 21, wreath-making class, 1-3 p.m., $55, reservations.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Dec. 2, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Dec. 3-4, wine club weekend, with music by Clayton Joseph Scott, 1-4 p.m.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 2, Matthew Tavis Johnson, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Dec. 2, Country Christmas First Friday, noon-4:30 p.m., wine flights, food pairings.

Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 408-203-3737. 408-373-6990. Dec. 4, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 1, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 2, Duke Street, blues, rock, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 3, The Shabby Guys, rock, blues, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 4, Rod Petrone, classical, jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 7, Jon Galfano, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7p.m.; Dec. 7, Wreaths & Wine, hands-on workshop, $65, reservations; Dec. 8, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover unless noted.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Dec. 11, Holly Gleason, sounds of Christmas, 2-4 p.m.; Dec. 18, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 9, Shae & Jenni, rock blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 2, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 3, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety. 4-6 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Dec. 1, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 2, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Dec. 1-4, Dec. 6-10, "Every Brilliant Thing," Rogue Theater Company, Nov. 30 preview, $25; $30 advance, $40 door, cash or check only; Dec. 8, Winterdance Christmas Celebration, music and dance of older traditions — Scandinavia, appalachia, Celtic — with exotic instruments, 70-9 p.m., $30 with reservations, $32 door, cash only, masks required.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dec. 4, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Dec. 8, Christmas ornament workshop, 6-8 p.m., $20, reservations; Dec. 18, Jimmy Limo, smooth jazz, surf, reggae, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Dec. 10-11, Winter Release Party, noon-5 p.m., for wine club members.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 4, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 2- 5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 22, Sip & Paint Pottery Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $40-$70, reservations.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 3, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 1-3 p.m., Danielle Kelly Duo, R&B, soul, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, Grant Ruiz, classical, jazz guitar, 1-3 p.m., Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 9, Sip & Paint Pottery, 3-6 p.m., $40-$70, reservations.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Dec. 4, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 2, Frankie Hernandez Duo, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 2, The Roasters, classic rock, oldies, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Dec. 4, A Band of Brothers, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 9, The Brothers Reed Band, indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Dec. 10-11, wine club release, with live music, pairings, 2-6 p.m., reservations for two-hour seatings.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 2, Holly & The Healers, urban folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 3, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; Dec. 7, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5. No cover, unless noted.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 3, Rock 'n Ebnother, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Dec. 2, Anthony Cusenza & The Noeltones, holiday music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

MESSIAH SING-ALONG, 3 p.m Dec. 4, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3961. Community singers join the Three Rivers Community orchestra and soloists to perform Handel's Christmas music. Free.

WINTER CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. South Middle School music program students — choirs, strings, bands — perform seasonal music. Free.

WINTER CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. North Middle School music program students — choirs, strings, bands — perform seasonal music. Free.

MUSIC4KIDS CHRISTMAS RECITAL, 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Grants Pass, 541-583-0123. Piano, violin, guitar and cello students perform, the Rogue Valley Kids Choir (12 and younger) and Celebration Singers (13 and older) perform; teachers provide prelude and intermission music. Suggested $5 donation per person at the door. Venue to be announced.

CASTLE VALLEY ACADEMY, 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360- N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6313, Spiritual holiday music. Free, seating is first-come, first-served.

FIGHTING HUNGER WITH HARMONY, 3 p.m. Dec. 11, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5556. Rogue Community College Concert Band and vocalist Christy McCallum perform seasonal and holiday music to benefit the Josephine County Food Bank. Admission free, bring nonperishable food items or cash donations.

TOMMY EMMANUEL, 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Instrumental guitar, with guest Mike Dawes. Sold out.

WINTER CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. Grants Pass High School bands, choirs and orchestra perform seasonal music. Tickets $10 general, $6 students, seniors, veterans; get tickets from the PAC secretary or any GPHS music student.

SAM GRISMAN PROJECT, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Acoustic Americana, for all ages. Tickets $20.

Jackson County

SOU CHAMBER CHOIR, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. "Between the Light" program features music with themes of stillness, darkness, sleep. In-person tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for SOU students, faculty and staff; livestream for free.

TEA & CELLO, 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St., #2301,Ashland, lovejoystearoom-ashland.com. Michal Palzewicz performs Christmas carols, excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite and classical cello selections, with tea sandwiches, scones and tea service. Admission $65, all inclusive, by advance reservations.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

SPECTRUM CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. A showcase of music from different ensembles from Southern Oregon University, including choir, wind, percussion jazz, and MUSIX. Free both in-person and to livestream.

A CHORALE CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Rogue Valley Chorale winter concert centers on themes of hope, love, joy and peace, with spoken reflections on each theme. Tickets $35 general, $15 youth 22 and younger.

SOU HONOR BAND, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Honor students from area high schools perform with students from Southern Oregon University. Free for both in-person concert and ro livestream.

JOHN CRAIGIE, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 9, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, johncraigiemusic.com. Folk, with guest Goodnight, Texas, for 21 and older only. Tickets $31 advance, $36 door, $1 per ticket supports nonprofit Northwest Harvest.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 3 p.m. Dec. 10-11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, siskiyousingers.org. "Very Merry Mozart" program features Mozart's "Coronation Mass: and "Regina Coeli" with full orchestra, plus a variety of holiday favorites. Tickets $20 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

BENEFIT CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N.Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-292-0805, unitingforukrainerv.org. Pianist Alexander Tutunov, violinist Faina Poidonaya and Siskiyou Violins perform a variety of music to benefit Ukrainian refugees in the Rogue Valley. Tickets $75, includes a selection of wines and desserts.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Dec. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsiongers.org. Art music, carols, traditional holiday favorites to celebrate the joy and beauty of the seadon. Tickets $15, $31, $36, $42 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

YOUTH SYMPHONY & YOUTH SYMPHONY ALUMNI, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Seasonal music. Tickets $10-$15.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 22, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music, Free. Repeats Jan. 19, Feb. 23.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Men's a cappella choir sings a variety of music. Tickets $62, $65, $68.

Douglas County

BIGHORN JAZZ BAND, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. A variety of jazz music. Call for ticket information.

"GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. The Umpqua Chamber Orchestra, UCC Concert Chorale and Roseburg Concert Chorale perform "Christmas Oratorio," "Christmas in the Western World" and assorted holiday favorites. Tickets $10 adults, free for students.

A PORTRAIT OF SOUND, 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Umpqua Community College and Big Horn Jazz Band use sound to paint a picture in the imagination. Call for ticket information.

"THE 39 STEPS," 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 3 and 7 p.m Dec. 10, 3 p.m. Dec. 11, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Call for ticket information.

"HUMMIN' A HOLIDAY TUNE," 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. The Umpqua Singers perform high-energy music including jazz standards, contemporary selections and holiday favorites.. Tickets $10 adults, free for students.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"A CHRISTMAS STORY," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2-18, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The story of a 9-year-old boy's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, in the 1940s. Tickets $18.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Toyota Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio shows "Christmas Eve with The Bickersons," plus variety show of song and dance. Tickets $13 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $12 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.

"THE NUTCRACKER" BALLET, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Dec. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.org. Stillpoint Dance Studio presents classic holiday production. Tickets $12, $15, $20.

DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $38 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"EVERY BRILLIANT THING," 2 p.m. Dec. 1-4, Dec. 6-10, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. David Kelly narrates this story about the lengths we go for those we love and the small things that bring us joy, performed indoors. Tickets $40, at the door, cash or check only; Dec. 1 opening is a benefit for Court Appointed Special Advocates; Dec. 1, 6 and 7 shows followed by talk-backs with actor and director.

"WHITE CHRISTMAS," 1:30 and 8 p.m., Dec. 2-Jan. 1, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Two song-and-dance couples stage a show to save an old lodge. $32, $42, $46.

"NUNSENSE," 8 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, 2 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-660-8810. The Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a show to raise money they need before the health inspector opens their freezers. Tickets $20 in person seating, $15 livestream.

THE HAMAZONS, 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 12-11, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Comedy improv inspired by such films as "It's a Wonderful Life," "Miracle on 34th Street" and "A Christmas Carol." Tickets $15 advance online, $18 at the door.

"CINDERELLA," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Dec. 16-17, 3 p.m. Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents new, contemporary Broadway adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein timeless musical. Tickets $25 general, $15 youth 22 and younger.

"A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Irish music, stories, songs, dance. Tickets 32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 ages 22 and younger.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by spirits of Christmas past, present and future. $29, $39, $43.

"MATILDA THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31, plus 8 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 28 (no show Dec. 25; Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 are 2 p.m. matinees), Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Inspired by Roald Dahl's novel, this story revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Nov. 23 preview is pay-what-you-can; tickets are $20-$38.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL," 1:30 and 8 p.m., through Jan. 1, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Three ghosts take a woman on a musical journey to find the true meaning of Christmas. $35-$75.

"LITTLE WOMEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 1, plus Dec. 21, Dec. 28 (1:30 p.m. matinees Dec. 24, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1), Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Four sisters come of age during the American Civil War, in this Kate Hamill adaptation. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: JINGLE JANGLE, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 17, Music4Kids Music Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 1-7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $29 per child, $10 each additional sibling, advance reservations online.

STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $8 adults, $12 children.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," one-of-a-kind ornaments and holiday gift items by gallery members, through December. Open for First Friday Stroll, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2 with artist demonstrations.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Membership Exhibit, work by museum members, through Dec. 17. Open for First Friday Stroll, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Roads Not Taken," work by gallery members, plus items suitable for holiday giving, through January; holiday open house, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "The American West," photography by Doremus Scudder, through Dec. 31.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Christmas Holiday Shopping, gifts of local art, through Dec. 22; "Angels Show," Dec. 2-26; woodwork by Chris Anderson, member arist of the month, through December. with an artist talk 6 p.m. Dec. 15.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Holiday Showcase," a diverse selection of work — ceramics, silk, jewelry, paintings, outdoor sculpture — through December, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Gallery Artists Gift Salon, paintings and sculptures suitable for holiday giving, through Dec. 31.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Small Beginnings," sculpture and mixed media works by Lucille Linville, through Dec. 2; "Signs and Symbols," annual members' exhibit, through Dec. 22; new work by gallery members, through Jan. 13.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "The Golden Hour," solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Mel Prest and "Sensate Objects," a group exhibition of abstract work, through Dec. 10. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

LITERARY

Josephine County

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 13, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Blind Date with a Book Gift Exchange.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.

Jackson County

FREE BOOKS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, 1-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1--31, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Fiction, nonfiction, movies, music, vinyl records. Free.

BOOK TALK & SIGNING, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-3241. Editors Michael Kauffmann and Justin Garwood present their new work, "The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History," featuring stories by 32 other authors. Free.

BOOK TALK & SIGNING, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Science Room 151, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3241. Editors Michael Kauffmann and Justin Garwood present their new work, "The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History," featuring stories by 32 other authors. Free.

THE CENTRAL THEME: BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-32286, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading; free.

AUTHOR TALK: GERALDINE BROOKS, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 6, online, through Jackson County Library System, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author discusses her New York Times bestselling novel "Horse" Free.

I'M WITH THE BANNED, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: ROB HART, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-734-3916. Author of "The Paradox Hotel" reads from his novel and answers questions. Free; first 15 people will receive a free hardback copy of the book.

AUTHOR TALK: FREDRIK BACKMAN, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 10, online, through Jackson County Library System, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author discusses his body of work, including his new novel, "The Winners," the third installment of the Beartown series. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: NICOLE EUSTACE, 9-10 a.m. Dec. 14, online, through Jackson County Library System, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Pulitzer Prize-winning historical discusses her 2022 award-winning book, "Covered with Night." Free.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2, Holiday Plaza, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass. Ugly sweater contest with cash prizes (for people and pets), warming stations with treats, live music by Music4KidsChoir and Rogue Singers, Santa arrives and reads a holiday story (6:50 p.m.), tree lighting (7 p.m.)

COMMUNITY NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-660-7901, gpcommunitynativityfestival.org. Display of Nativity sets from around the world, plus live entertainment. Free admission.

OPEN HOUSE, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5369. Music, refreshments, tours of the church's new accessibility project. Free.

GRANTS PASS CHRISTMAS PARADE, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Sixth Street, between G and L streets, Grants Pass, gpchristmasparade@gmail.com. Holiday parade through downtown, followed by a gathering at Fifth and G streets for Christmas caroling, Santa, parade awards, treats. Free for spectators.

LEG LAMP LIGHTING, 8:25 p.m. Dec. 3, Rogue Barbers, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-1275. Live music, dancers, give-aways and lighting of the leg lamp. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-916-2056, roguewinterfest.org. View elaborately decorated holiday trees, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, tour Southern Oregon Adventure. Admission $5 per person, $25 per family of 6; children under 2 get in free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION, through 7 p.m. Dec. 4, online, at roguewinterfest.org. Unique items for online bidding. Registration is free.

GP EXPRESS, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Grants Pass School District elementary schools, Grants Pass. Drive-thru holiday light displays and six elementary schools, with holiday music broadcast on the radio at 96.5 FM. Free, nonperishable food donations for Maslow Project, United Community Action Network and Josephine County Food Bank.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS HOME TOUR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10, Grants Pass area, 541-761-3936. Self-guided tour of five area homes decked out for the holidays (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), with breakfast at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (9-10:30 a.m). Tickets $25 adults, $10 youth 12 and younger; sold at the Asante Three Rivers Gift Shop and at the breakfast. Prize drawing tickets $1 each.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 10, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and beverage. $7 adults, $5 children 6-12, kids 5 and younger eat free. Proceed help with Christmas baskets and gifts for needy families in the community.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10, Rogue Valley Humane Society Thrift Store, 1169 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-955-3367. Bring kids or pets inn their finest holiday gear to have photos taken with Santa Claus. Benefits the Rogue Valley Humane Society.

VISITS WITH SANTA, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 10, Illinois Valley Fire District Station 1, 681 Caves Highway, Cave Junction. Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, coffee. Free.

COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 10, Illinois Valley Visitor Center, 201 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Santa, caroling, holiday lights. Free.

GP SANTA PUB CRAWL, 6 p.m.-midnight Dec. 10, Weekend Beer Company, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass. Anyone 21 and older can make rounds of favorite drinking establishments around town: Weekend Beer, Wild River Pub, Horny Goat, SpeakEasy Tap Room, G Street, Sound Lounge. Free, except for your own drinks; bring a new, unwrapped donation for Toys for Tots. Find details on Facebook.

WILD WINTER WONDERLAND, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 16-18, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. 541-476-0222. Holiday lights, Santa, animal ambassadors, treats. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $13 ages 5-12, $5 for kids under 5.

LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 17, Pavilion Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Gift items for sale. Free admission.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-4 p.m Dec. 17, Schmidt House Gazebo and Barn, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5389, 541-479-7827. Tours of Schmidt House in its holiday finery, with information on Victorian Christmas traditions, visits with Father Christmas, cider and cookies, raffle, entertainment, Tours are $5 per person, free for children under 6.

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 17, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Photo opportunities, bake sale. Free, bring nonperishable food items for the Josephine County Food Bank.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT, 5 p.m. Dec. 17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass541-936-2089, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" in the outdoor arena, with Santa, concessions. Bring warm seating. Doors open at 5 p.m., movie at 6 p.m. $5 per person, $15 per family.

COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 17, across from MorningStar coffee house, Glendale, 541-450-1679. Kids can visit with Santa, eat treats and get a small gift. Followed by unofficial car light parade. Free.

Jackson County

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS PARADE, 10 a.m. Dec. 3, California Street, Jacksonville, 541-899-8118. A holiday parade through town. Free.

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL, 4:30-8:30 op.m. Dec. 3, Pear Blossom Park, Fifth Street, Medford. Candy cane hunt, tree lighting, fireworks, photo opps with Santa, food trucks. Free.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS, 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Pine Street, Central Point. Parade, tree lighting, family activities, Santa, food vendors. Free.

HOLIDAY HYPE EXPO, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 10, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Vendors with sneakers and apparel, plus a car show. Free admission.

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 18, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions, stories of the Beekman family and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the last 1800s. Tours $10, adults, $5 children, reservations required. A Christmas bazaar is held ion the grounds the same days and times, admission to the bazaar is free.

Douglas County

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Dec. 4, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Vendors with holiday gift and decor items. Admission $5 general ($4 with canned food donation), free for 12 and younger.

HOLIDAY TEA, 1 p.m. Dec. 11, Azalea Grange, 142 Pisqually Lane, Azalea, 541-556-4524. Tea and holiday song and dance by Top Hat Theatre Company. Tickets $35 singles, $60 couples.

Oregon coast

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT SHORE ACRES, 4-9 p.m. daily, through Dec. 31, Shore Acres State Park, 89039 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston, 541-269-0215, shoreacres.net. Festival holiday lights and animated displays. Admission $5 per vehicle; advance online reservations only; get link at park website.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

Jackson County

TUESDAY TOUR AT THE MUSEUM, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 6, Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6348, sma.sou.edu. Docent-led tours of the latest exhibitions, limited to 12 people. Free, registration recommended at smaeducation@sou.edu.

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Dec. 7 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, and online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "Stories of the 1980s," the 12th program in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 10, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Dry Canyon Stampede, through Dec. 4; Back to the '90s New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Highway Bound, Jan. 4-9; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 7; Gary Allan, Jan. 14; Warren G, Feb. 18; Quiet Riot, March 4.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 9-10; UFC 282 Viewing Dec; 10; LeAnn Rimes — Joy: The Holiday Tour, Dec. 16-17; New Year's Eve bingo,Dec. 31; New Year's Eve party with Red Light Romeos, Dec. 31; Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show, Jan. 13-14; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 20-21; Three Dog Night, Feb. 3-4; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209. Civil War Tailgate Party, Nov. 26.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Highway Bound, Dec. 2-3; Comedy Night, Dec. 3; Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, Dec. 9; Steve Berg, Dec. 9-10; Eagles tribute band, Dec. 10; Jesse Meade, Dec. 15-16; The Mighty Steelheads, Dec. 23; Comedy Night, Jan. 14.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands, including The Roadsters) Dec. 31.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.